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2011MS122
15th Kentucky Cavalry records, 1862-1866
2011MS122
Finding aid prepared by Megan Mummey
University of Kentucky Special Collections
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2011 November 28
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15th Kentucky Cavalry records
2011MS122
University of Kentucky Special Collections
0.1 Cubic feet
1 box
1862-1866
Housed with multiple collections.
United States. Army. Kentucky Cavalry Regiment, 15th (1862-1866) .
Scope and Contents note
The 15th Kentucky Cavalry records consist of the enlistment papers of James Morley of Livingston County, Kentucky; pay vouchers; quartermasters' records; scouting orders; and rosters for the 15th Kentucky Cavalry. The records primarily document the units' activities scouting in western Kentucky in 1863.
Arrangement note
Collection is arranged by format.
Conditions Governing Access note
Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Conditions Governing Use note
The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections.
Preferred Citation note
2011MS122: [identification of item], 15th Kentucky Cavalry records, 1862-1866, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
Historical note
The 15th Kentucky Cavalry formed in the fall of 1862 and mustered into service at Paducah, Kentucky. Gabriel Nelter served as their initial Lieutenant Colonel before his death at Owensboro, Kentucky. Afterward, A. P. Henry became the commanding officer, but was captured at Spring Creek, Tennessee, in 1863. Major William Walker became senior officer and commanded until mustered out of service at Paducah, Kentucky in October 1863. The 15th cavalry engaged chiefly in scouting through the 1st district in western Kentucky and served as the only protection for the citizens of that section. The unit sustained losses at several skirmishes, including at Owensboro, Kentucky, and the battle of Spring Creek, Tennessee.
Bibliophil's Bookstore.
Kentucky--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Owensboro (Ky.)
Scouting (Reconnaissance)
Spring Creek, Battle of, Tenn., 1863.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Cavalry operations.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies.
Enlistment papers,
1
9
1863 November 19
Rosters,
1
10
1862, undated
Scouting orders,
1
11
1863
Quartermaster orders,
1
12
1863-1866
Pay vouchers,
1
13
1863 May 21